My Paradox

I am the violent waves sent forth from the untameable Ocean
And the soft beach that receives them in all its tranquility.

I am the ice storm and the cold frozen wind that is cruel and uncaring
But I am the oasis within the searing dessert heat that is healing to the touch.

I am the indifferent darkness within the blackness of the silent night
And also the song upon the breeze that takes you to the next morning.

I am the bars on the windows of my soul keeping all who wish to pass through out
Yet I am the open door that is open to all who wish to enter in and sup with me.

I am the blade that will find its way deep within the back of an enemy
Though I am the gauze that will be used to cover all of his wounds.

I am the dark places that terrify your soul that harbours all that you fear
And I am the light sent to light your way to you to keep you unafraid.


I am the thorns that grow and choke out all the fruit within your life
Yet it is I that tends the vineyards of your very being so that you have plenty

I am the loneliness that haunts you like a ghost in the attic of your mind
But it is I that goes with you wherever you need me to be.


I am nothing I am every man
I am all things I am no man
I am me I am you
I am you I am me
I am no man I am all things
I am every man. I am nothing
This is my paradox
I am me


~Gralad~
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